• Pool Safety Inspections Gold Coast

    Licensed pool safety inspections for residential and commercial properties across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland. Get your compliance certificate fast.

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What Is a Pool Safety Inspection?

A pool safety inspection is a formal assessment of your swimming pool or spa and its surrounding fence, gate, and barriers. In Queensland, this inspection is carried out by a licensed pool safety inspector and is required by law under the Building Act 1975.

The inspection checks that your pool enclosure meets Queensland’s current safety standards, helping prevent drowning accidents, particularly among young children. Once your pool passes, you are issued a Pool Safety Certificate, which is required when selling or leasing a property with a pool.

Your Trusted Pool Inspection Partner

Gold Coast Building Inspector specialises in professional pool inspections across South East Queensland, helping homeowners, landlords, property managers and property buyers identify potential pool safety issues. Our fully trained and certified pool inspectors conduct thorough assessments of pool fencing, gates, barriers and other key safety features to help ensure your pool area meets relevant safety requirements.

Our inspectors take a careful and methodical approach to every inspection, identifying potential hazards such as damaged fencing, faulty gates, inadequate clearances and other issues that could compromise the safety of your pool area.

Don’t compromise when it comes to pool safety. Gold Coast Building Inspector is committed to providing reliable and professional pool inspections that give you greater confidence in the safety of your pool area. Contact our team today to arrange an inspection and take an important step towards creating a safer environment for everyone to enjoy.

When Do You Need a Pool Safety Inspection?

Pool safety inspections are required in Queensland in the following situations:

  • Selling your property — A valid pool safety certificate must be provided to the buyer or a Form 36 (notice of no certificate) must be issued before settlement.
  • Leasing your property — Landlords must hold a current pool safety certificate before a new lease begins or is renewed.
  • Buying a property — Buyers can request an inspection to verify compliance before purchase.
  • New pool installation — All newly built pools must be inspected and certified before use.
  • Pool registration requirement — All pools in Queensland must be registered on the state pool safety register.

What Does Our Pool Safety Inspection Cover?

Our fully trained and certified pool safety inspectors carry out a thorough assessment of your pool enclosure against Queensland’s pool safety standards. The inspection covers:

Pool fence height

Minimum 1.2 metres, with a non-climbable zone of at least 900 mm

Gate operation

Gates must be self-latching, self-closing, and swing away from the pool

Latch height

Latches must be positioned at least 1.5 metres from the ground

Gap clearance

Gaps between fence panels must be less than 100 mm.

Climbable objects

Objects with toeholds of 10mm or more must be kept 900 mm from the outside of the fence and 300 mm from the inside

Tree branches

Branches near the fence that could be used to access the pool area must be trimmed

Windows and doors

Windows opening into the pool area must have security screens or be restricted to 100 mm; no direct house-to-pool door access

Resuscitation signage

A current resuscitation sign must be clearly visible from the pool area

Pool Fencing Safety Inspection Steps

Step 1: Book Your Inspection

Contact us to book a time that suits your schedule. We operate Monday to Friday 7am–5pm and Saturday to Sunday 9am–3pm across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland.

Step 2: Pre-Inspection Checklist

We provide every client with a thorough pre-inspection checklist so you can self-assess before we arrive. This helps you identify and fix common issues in advance, reducing the risk of a failed inspection.

Step 3: The Inspection

Our licensed inspector assesses your pool enclosure against all Queensland pool safety requirements. The inspection is thorough but efficient, typically completed within 30–60 minutes depending on property size.

Step 4: Receive Your Report

You receive a detailed written report the same day or the following business day, outlining whether your pool is compliant and identifying any rectification work required.

Step 5: Achieve Compliance

If rectification work is needed, we can connect you with trusted local builders and tradespeople who can bring your pool up to current Queensland safety standards. Once repairs are completed, we carry out a re-inspection.

Step 6: Pool Safety Certificate Issued

Once your pool meets all requirements, we issue your Pool Safety Certificate and complete your online registration with the Queensland pool safety register. No additional fees if the pool passes first time.

Why Choose Gold Coast Building Inspector?

  • Licensed and Certified

    All inspections carried out by a fully qualified QBCC-licensed pool safety inspector (Licence No. 721174)

  • Comprehensive Pre-inspection Checklist

    We set you up to pass before we even arrive

  • Fast Turnaround

    Detailed reports delivered same day or next business day

  • No Unnecessary Re-inspection Fees

    We only charge if a follow-up visit is genuinely required

  • Trades Referral Network

    If rectification is needed, we connect you with trusted local builders and handypeople

  • 7 Days a Week

    Available Monday to Sunday to fit your schedule

What Our Clients Say

“Mark was extremely knowledgeable, professional and helpful with the inspection. He fit into our schedules and it was a quick turnaround, and I had a comprehensive report quickly. I would definitely recommend him.”
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“Highly recommend Mark Woods, helped us in really short notice to conduct a building and pest inspection. He was available & helpful, to explain the points raised on the report.”
“Mark was great to deal with – He organised B&P with real estate and provided a thorough report the day after. The money spent was well worth it and we will be using his services again. Thanks, Mark!”
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“Mark gave us top tier service and completed a thorough inspection in record time. He was easy to get hold of and chat through the his report to help understand the issue. Will definitely be using him for future purchases.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. In Queensland, you must either provide the buyer with a current pool safety certificate (issued within the past 2 years) or serve a Form 36 (Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate) before settlement. If a Form 36 is issued, the buyer takes on responsibility for obtaining the certificate within 90 days of settlement.

A pool safety certificate issued for a private pool is valid for 2 years. For a shared pool (such as in an apartment complex), the certificate is valid for 1 year.

Pool fences in Queensland must be at least 1.2 metres high. The fence must also include a non-climbable zone of at least 900 mm. Gaps between fence panels must be less than 100 mm.

Only a person holding a current pool safety inspector licence issued by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) can issue a pool safety certificate. Our inspector holds a current QBCC licence (No. 721174).

If your pool does not meet current Queensland safety requirements, we provide a detailed written report outlining exactly what needs to be rectified. You can then arrange the repairs yourself or we can refer you to trusted local tradespeople. Once repairs are complete, we carry out a re-inspection. A $150 re-inspection fee applies only if a follow-up visit is required.